Skeeters pitcher Tracy McGrady hugs Chase Lambin, just before getting taken out of the game in the second inning of the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Skeeters pitcher Tracy McGrady hugs Chase Lambin, just before getting taken out of the game in the second inning of the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar ... more

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Skeeters pitcher Tracy McGrady salutes the crowd as he walks back to the dugout after striking out one batter in the second inning of the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Skeeters pitcher Tracy McGrady salutes the crowd as he walks back to the dugout after striking out one batter in the second inning of the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July ... more

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Skeeters pitcher Tracy McGrady pitches in the second inning of the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Skeeters pitcher Tracy McGrady pitches in the second inning of the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

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Skeeters pitcher Tracy McGrady pitches in the second inning of the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Skeeters pitcher Tracy McGrady pitches in the second inning of the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

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Skeeters pitcher Tracy McGrady reacts after getting a strikeout, just before getting taken out of the game in the second inning of the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Skeeters pitcher Tracy McGrady reacts after getting a strikeout, just before getting taken out of the game in the second inning of the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, ... more

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Skeeters pitcher Tracy McGrady warms up on the mound before the start of the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Skeeters pitcher Tracy McGrady warms up on the mound before the start of the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

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Skeeters pitcher Tracy McGrady pitches in the first inning of the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Skeeters pitcher Tracy McGrady pitches in the first inning of the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

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Skeeters Tracy McGrady competes in the home run derby during the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Skeeters Tracy McGrady competes in the home run derby during the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Skeeters Tracy McGrady pats Will Dolen on the head for beating him in the home run derby, as they are interviewed by Brett Dolen during the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Skeeters Tracy McGrady pats Will Dolen on the head for beating him in the home run derby, as they are interviewed by Brett Dolen during the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July ... more

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Former Houston Astro J.R. Towles, now with Bridgeport, watches the home run derby during the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Former Houston Astro J.R. Towles, now with Bridgeport, watches the home run derby during the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / ... more

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Corey Smith competes in the home run derby as Skeeter's Chase Lambin cheers his home run during the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Corey Smith competes in the home run derby as Skeeter's Chase Lambin cheers his home run during the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren ... more

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Skeeters Chase Lambin plays with his son, Champ Lambin 2 1/2, during the home run derby during the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Skeeters Chase Lambin plays with his son, Champ Lambin 2 1/2, during the home run derby during the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren ... more

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Skeeters Tracy McGrady competes in the home run derby during the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Skeeters Tracy McGrady competes in the home run derby during the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Tracy McGrady sits in the dugout before the home run derby during the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Tracy McGrady sits in the dugout before the home run derby during the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Former Astros player, J.R. Towles the home run derby during the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Former Astros player, J.R. Towles the home run derby during the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Skeeters Chase Lambin plays with his son, Champ Lambin 2 1/2, during the home run derby during the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Skeeters Chase Lambin plays with his son, Champ Lambin 2 1/2, during the home run derby during the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren ... more

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The American flag is ridden around the field before the start of the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

The American flag is ridden around the field before the start of the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

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Former Houston Astro J.R. Towles, now with Bridgeport, watches the game from the dugout during the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Former Houston Astro J.R. Towles, now with Bridgeport, watches the game from the dugout during the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren ... more

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Skeeters pitcher Tracy McGrady reacts to walking a batter in the first inning of the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Skeeters pitcher Tracy McGrady reacts to walking a batter in the first inning of the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston ... more

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Honorary manager for the Atlantic All-Star team Bob Watson watches the game from the dugout during the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Honorary manager for the Atlantic All-Star team Bob Watson watches the game from the dugout during the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen ... more

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Former Houston Astro J.R. Towles, now with Bridgeport, watches the game from the dugout during the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Former Houston Astro J.R. Towles, now with Bridgeport, watches the game from the dugout during the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren ... more

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Skeeters pitcher Tracy McGrady chats with home plate umpire Manolo Alejandro in the second inning of the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Skeeters pitcher Tracy McGrady chats with home plate umpire Manolo Alejandro in the second inning of the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen ... more

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Skeeters pitcher Tracy McGrady fist bumps catcher Travis Scott, just before getting taken out of the game in the second inning of the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Skeeters pitcher Tracy McGrady fist bumps catcher Travis Scott, just before getting taken out of the game in the second inning of the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, ... more

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Skeeters honorary manager Deacon Jones on the field during player introductions during the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Skeeters honorary manager Deacon Jones on the field during player introductions during the Atlantic League All-Star game at Constellation Field, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Sugar Land. ( Karen Warren / ... more